§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what(a) direct and (b) indirect costs to public funds were incurred as a result of the Sportsman's Bash held in February hosted by RAF Alconbury. [64829]
§ Mr. SpellarNo direct or indirect costs were incurred by public funds.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions in the last year RAF Alconbury has hosted events for charities or other organisations; and if he will list the organisations concerned. [64762]
§ Mr. SpellarFive outside functions have been hosted at RAF Alconbury in the last year, all of which have been at no cost to UK public funds. They were
20 February 1998—Sportsman's Bash21 February 1998—Huntingdon Cromwell Rotary Club—International Evening21 March 1998—Friends of the 8th Air Force Dinner20 June 1998—Friends of the 8th Air Force Dinner13 November 1998—Cambridgeshire Constabulary Senior Officers Dining Club Function.